Whether you are planning a short trip to Bali or a major import or export operation, it is essential to understand the regulations governing what you can and cannot bring into and out of Indonesia. Th…
When entering Indonesia, you must complete a customs declaration, either online or upon arrival. At the airport, banners with QR codes provide access to the declaration form. For a smoother arrival in…
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✅ Visa…
If you are flying for a short period, you can obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) at the airport or apply for one in advance. It costs 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah and is valid for 30 days, with the possibili…
At Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport, customs officers detained a 21-year-old Ukrainian, K.V., who was found with two kilograms of the synthetic drug 4-chloromethcathinone (4-CMC), known as 'blu…
Authorities at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport have detained an Argentinian woman who arrived on a flight from Dubai after she attempted to smuggle 323.76 grams of cocaine into the country.
Nestled in the heart of Bali, Mount Agung captivates with its ancient charm. Once reserved for sacred Hindu rituals, it now became a hotspot for tourists.
Yet, amid the surge in tourism, the Governor of Bali has proposed to ban tourist activities on Mount Agung.
Bali — a vibrant melting pot where Indonesian people of different faiths meet, often forming deep connections that culminate in love and marriage.
Yet, Indonesia’s marriage laws, which mandate religious ceremonies and require couples to share the same faith, pose significant hurdles for inter-faith unions.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that Bali is currently in chaos, and if the situation continues, the island’s tourism image could be seriously damaged. His statement came in response to numerous rep…
The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights of Indonesia has officially launched the Immigration Patrol (Satgas Patroli Imigrasi) in Bali— a special unit of 100 officers who will monitor the activities o…
Bali Customs Guidelines: Allowed, Restricted, and Prohibited Items for Entry and Exit
Recently, the Indonesian customs service has recorded a number of cases involving serious violations of local customs laws by foreign citizens, specifically the illegal export of flora and fauna (livi…